as in warm
having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest
they were neighborly folks, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever necessary
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Recent Examples of neighborly
Emboldening leaders Behind all this conflict have been extraordinary efforts of neighborly support, such as the massive food collection drives to benefit immigrants unable to work or leave their homes.
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Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The outpouring of neighborly care is not limited to Minnesota.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The opposite, actually, of the neighborly values that Hoosiers embody at their best.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cities roil in the wake of poet Renee Good’s murder, some stores are handing out free whistles to abet the ad-hoc neighborly alert network.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
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Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
The outpouring of neighborly care is not limited to Minnesota.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The opposite, actually, of the neighborly values that Hoosiers embody at their best.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
As the cities roil in the wake of poet Renee Good’s murder, some stores are handing out free whistles to abet the ad-hoc neighborly alert network.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
Adjective
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It’s been nearly three years since James and Patricia MacEgan went out for a stroll on a warm spring afternoon in a field near Mahany Park in Roseville.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For leafy greens, rinse under low-pressure warm water, spin dry in a colander and wash the colander after.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rentals are complimentary for those staying in Bella Grande’s suites, but anyone in the hotel can book the bikes to cycle around the extremely bike-friendly city for a small fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Not a good idea when your intention is to be gracious.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bottom-liners had also nixed Gehry’s original design for a more gracious lobby with a cafe out front, not the gloomy one installed against his will.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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